SWEPS Adopt-A-Stream

SWEPS participates in Nova Scotia’s Adopt-A-Stream program to restore and enhance freshwater ecosystems throughout the Shubenacadie Watershed. Through this program, we’ve completed dozens of stream restoration projects that support fish passage, reduce erosion, and improve habitat health.

What is Adopt-A-Stream?

Adopt-A-Stream is a Nova Scotia-based community watershed restoration program that provides funding and technical support to groups working to improve the health of local streams, rivers, and wetlands. The program focuses on enhancing fish habitat, restoring natural water flow, and engaging communities in environmental stewardship.
Since 2012, SWEPS has been an active participant in Adopt-A-Stream, leading hands-on restoration projects throughout the Shubenacadie Watershed. Each project is designed to remove barriers to fish passage, stabilize eroding banks, and restore the natural structure of streams to support biodiversity and improve water quality.

What’s in Each Report?

Each Report Highlights:

  • Restoration locations
  • Species supported (e.g., brook trout, aquatic insects)
  • Techniques (e.g., digger logs, bank stabilization, tree planting)
  • Community involvement and partnerships

Our Mission

Through consistent effort and funding support from Adopt-A-Stream, our work:

  • Reconnects fragmented waterways
  • Improves spawning and rearing habitat
  • Builds community stewardship
  • Protects water quality in the headwaters

Most Recent Adopt a Stream Reports

Explore recent trail projects, habitat restoration efforts, and community conservation initiatives happening throughout the Shubenacadie Watershed.

  • Adopt a Stream 2024 Report

    Over summer 2024, SWEPS completed in-stream restoration on Bennery and Black Brooks, including five new digger logs, bank stabilization, and debris removal. Following major 2023 flooding, restoration crews also assessed fish passage impacts at Laurie and Annand Brooks. The season improved over 800m of stream habitat and 750m² of riparian zone, with support from volunteers,…

  • 2018 Adopt a Stream Report

    SWEPS has released its 2018 Adopt-A-Stream report, highlighting restoration work in the Shubenacadie Watershed. The report outlines project sites, funding sources, and progress on improving aquatic habitats.

  • 2017 Adopt a Stream Report

    SWEPS has released its 2017 Adopt-A-Stream report, detailing restoration work carried out in the Shubenacadie Watershed. The report highlights project goals, funding sources, and stream improvements completed during the year.

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Most Recent Adopt a Stream Posts and activities

  • Adopt a Stream 2024 Report

    Over summer 2024, SWEPS completed in-stream restoration on Bennery and Black Brooks, including five new digger logs, bank stabilization, and debris removal. Following major 2023 flooding, restoration crews also assessed fish passage impacts at Laurie and Annand Brooks. The season improved over 800m of stream habitat and 750m² of riparian zone, with support from volunteers,…

  • SWEPS Hosts Brook Cleanup Following Restoration Work

    SWEPS volunteers returned to Black’s Brook on July 31 for a post-restoration cleanup. Teams worked to improve flow over digger logs and remove debris from the brook and surrounding area.

  • Volunteers help SWEPS clean up Black’s Brook

    More than 25 volunteers joined SWEPS to clean up Black’s Brook near Lockview High. The team removed garbage from the brook and surrounding area, helping restore a healthier stream environment.

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